[Columbia, SC] - Sponsor a furry friend or make an everlasting impression—these are just a couple of the unique gifts that Riverbanks offers this holiday season. Riverbanks’ stocking stuffers not only make great gifts for family and friends but they also support the Riverbanks mission: to foster appreciation and concern for all living things.

Join the Pack - Give a Zoo Membership
With family memberships starting at only $59, joining Riverbanks Society is a great value. All memberships include a subscription to Riverbanks magazine, guest passes, one free visit to Lights Before Christmas, a 10% discount at Riverbanks’ retail shops, discounted rates on education adventures and special events and reciprocal admission privileges at more than 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide.  Parents and grandparents will love the Family or Grandparent membership, which includes two named adults, all kids living in the household and all visiting grandchildren ages 18 and younger. Parents looking for the best entertainment value might want to check out the Family Plus plan, which includes double the guest passes, unlimited visits to Lights Before Christmas and early-bird enrollment opportunities in Riverbanks’ Wild Weeks summer camp program. During the holidays memberships come with a complimentary holiday gift card.

Learn more about Riverbanks Society Membership.

Wild About Wildlife…Sponsor a Finned, Feathered or Furry Friend
For as little as $35, you can make someone a proud Wild Parent and provide food and care to their favorite animal or plant.  The proud parent will receive an official sponsorship certificate, fact sheet with color picture and a Wild Child photo keychain. Higher levels of sponsorship include a framed photo magnet of the sponsored animal or plant, guest passes to visit this special friend, an adorable bean bag creature and a certificate for a behind-the-scenes tour.

Learn more about Wild Parents Sponsorship.

Honor a Friend with a Holiday Donation
Anytime you make a financial donation to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in honor of friends or family members, we’ll send them a letter letting them know you paid tribute to them in this bighearted way. They will be delighted to know their gift is helping the animals at the Zoo continue to receive the best care.

Learn more about making a Honorary and Memorial Gift contribution.

Brighten Someone’s Holiday
Going into its 19th year, Lights Before Christmas is a holiday tradition that families look forward to all year long. Tickets are good any evening from 6 to 9pm, from November 24 through December 30 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Dazzle the people on your gift list with tickets to see over half a million twinkling lights in the midst of a winter wonderland.

Learn more about Lights Before Christmas.

Sweeten the Deal with Safari Bucks
Feed the giraffes, ride the carousel and ponies or catch the latest 3-D movie at Riverbanks’ Adventure Theater with a pack of safari bucks. Safari bucks allow your friends and family to take part in all the Zoo’s fun extras, and they are great for members who already come to the Zoo regularly. Purchase 10 safari bucks for $8 and watch the kids go wild.

Learn more about Animal Demonstrations & Other Things to Zoo.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Behind-the-scenes tours are the perfect gift for the person who loves an adventure. With a gift certificate for an Adventure Tour, you’ll walk in the shoes of one of Riverbanks’ zoo keepers as you learn firsthand about animal care and training.

Learn more about Adventure Tours.

Make a Lasting Impression
Want a gift that’ll be remembered for years? Think about sponsoring something permanent at Riverbanks in honor of that special someone on your list. Whether your contribution adds a brick to the Zoo’s front entrance, a rocker in the Garden, a tree in the plaza, or even an animal on the Endangered Species Carousel, the gift will be something to come back to year after year. Sponsorships are the perfect way to commemorate a first Christmas, anniversary, graduation, birthday or other special occasion.

Learn more about the different ways to Make a Contribution.

Interested in giving a wild gift this year? Call (803) 779-8717 or visit www.riverbanks.org. Some contributions may be tax-deductible.